NEW DELHI: In a series of forthcoming bank holidays for September, numerous states to remain closed for 16 days. The month's bank holidays encompass diverse occasions, ranging from religious observances to administrative events. According to the recently unveiled holiday schedule by the Reserve Bank of India, a roster of 12 official holidays is scheduled across various states for the upcoming month. This tally, when combined with Sundays and alternate Saturday leaves, effectively culminates in 16 non-working days for banks in September.
Outlined below is a chronological breakdown of the bank holidays scheduled for September:
September 6 – Sri Krishna Janmashtami
Marking the celebration of Sri Krishna Janmashtami, banks will remain closed in the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh, Sikkim, Rajasthan, Jammu, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, and Srinagar.
September 7 – Janmashtami (Shravan Vad-8)/Sri Krishna Ashtami
Similar closures will be observed in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh, Sikkim, Rajasthan, Jammu, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, and Srinagar.
September 8 – G-20 Summit
As the G-20 Summit takes place, bank operations will be suspended in Delhi.
September 18 – Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata/Vinayaka Chathurthi
Banks will be shuttered in the states of Karnataka and Telangana for the celebration of Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata/Vinayaka Chathurthi.
September 19 – Ganesh Chaturthi/Samvatsari (Chaturthi Paksha)
Celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi/Samvatsari (Chaturthi Paksha) will prompt bank closures in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, and Goa.
September 20 – Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd day)/Nuakhai
Banking activities will be paused in Orissa and Goa due to the second day of Ganesh Chaturthi and Nuakhai festivities.
September 22 – Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi Day
The observance of Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi Day will result in bank closures within Kerala.
September 23 – Birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji
On the occasion of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji's birthday, banks will remain closed in Jammu and Kashmir.
September 25 – Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva
Bank operations will be halted in Assam in honor of the Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva.
September 27 – Milad-i-Sherif (Birthday of Prophet Muhammed)
Banks will remain closed in Jammu and Kerala to commemorate Milad-i-Sherif, the Birthday of Prophet Muhammed.
As the festive and commemorative events of September unfold, individuals and businesses in the aforementioned states should take note of these scheduled bank closures.
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